Outdoors

Ensure exterior doors and windows move freely, are weatherproof/draught-proof and in good repair (including the hardware and locks)

Repaint or touch-up siding and trims

Use a high-pressure hose to clean outdoor areas

Get gardening – check the retic, tidy up, fertilise lawns and flower beds, mulch, prune trees and shrubs, weed and add a splash of colour with annuals or plant out using low-maintenance natives

Arrange a pest inspection

Have alarms and security systems tested

Maintaining a property is a requirement for insurance cover. Neglecting maintenance could have a detrimental impact on a landlord if they do need to make a claim, so make sure urgent repairs are carried out within legal timeframes, statutory safety requirements are adhered to (e.g. pool fences, railings, stairs, balconies) and that other repairs and regular maintenance are addressed promptly.

EBM will provide You with a Financial Services Guide (‘FSG’) to help You decide whether You wish to use the services they offer. Any advice about insurance described in this website is provided for your general information and does not take into account your individual needs. You should always consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to see if the product is right for you. A copy of the PDS is available here or you can contact us for a copy.